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Take the Pure Waste Challenge: Save Energy and Slow Climate Change in 2008!
Target: Hinkle Charitable FoundationSponsored by: Solar Electric Light Fund
Saving energy is good for the environment and good for our pocketbooks. But did you also know your energy habits at home can have huge consequences around the world?
Please join us in pledging to conserve precious natural resources in your own life so that ALL people can enjoy their benefits! Pledge to do all of the following:
1. Change 25 percent of the bulbs in your house or apartment to compact florescent lightbulbs (CFLs). Click here to read the primer.
2. Learn about the benefits of tankless water heaters and seriously consider converting to a tankless water heater when your current water heater wears out. Click here to read the primer.
3. Reduce the amount of time your car idles, including before driving and when not moving for a period of time. Click here to read the primer.
One third of the world's people live without electricity and its power to promote health, education, livelihoods, and human dignity. These 1.7 billion people are forced to either use dirty diesel generated power, or live without electricity, lights, irrigation possibilities and connections to the outside world.
Be part of the solution!
SELF project: Myeka High School, South Africa |
2. Learn about the benefits of tankless water heaters and seriously consider converting to a tankless water heater when your current water heater wears out. Click here to read the primer.
3. Reduce the amount of time your car idles, including before driving and when not moving for a period of time. Click here to read the primer.
Take the Pure Waste Challenge and help reduce global warming in 2008!
Note: The first 440 people who took the Challenge generatated a $100 donation, at no cost to themselves, to Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) by the Hinkle Charitable Foundation! These funds will be used to bring solar power to rural villages in the developing world.
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We signed the “Take the Pure Waste Challenge: Save Energy and Slow Climate Change in 2008!” petition!
# 50:
2:11 am PST, Jan 29,
Leila Abu shanab, Jordan
thanks
thanks
# 49:
1:35 am PST, Jan 29,
Timothy Bruck, Ohio
Thanks
Thanks
# 48:
1:02 am PST, Jan 29,
Robert Redmon, Ohio
I will def. taken the 3rd challenge that will easy to do, and will consider the other 2 challenges as well.
I will def. taken the 3rd challenge that will easy to do, and will consider the other 2 challenges as well.
# 47:
12:57 am PST, Jan 29,
Jennifer Cribbs, Ohio
Thanks
Thanks
# 46:
12:02 am PST, Jan 29,
Jennie Boatman, Texas
Thank you for your efforts. I'm taking this challenge because it is worthwhile and can make a difference
Thank you for your efforts. I'm taking this challenge because it is worthwhile and can make a difference
# 45:
10:49 pm PST, Jan 28,
Izabela Kaszuba, Poland
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# 44:
10:48 pm PST, Jan 28,
Joanna Renda, Poland
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# 43:
10:48 pm PST, Jan 28,
Radoslaw Renda, Poland
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# 42:
8:33 pm PST, Jan 28,
Name not displayed, New York
We borrow our current lives from our children and grandchildren
We borrow our current lives from our children and grandchildren
# 41:
8:11 pm PST, Jan 28,
Matthew Pintar, Pennsylvania
This is the right thing to do and it is time to change the world.
This is the right thing to do and it is time to change the world.
# 40:
8:09 pm PST, Jan 28,
Margaret Morris, Jamaica
Thanks Hal, for reminding me that I need to convert to solar asap. Cheers.
Thanks Hal, for reminding me that I need to convert to solar asap. Cheers.
# 39:
7:58 pm PST, Jan 28,
Julie Washburn, Arkansas
Every little thing or small change we can make has a huge impact on the world. Lets do all we can to save our earth.
Every little thing or small change we can make has a huge impact on the world. Lets do all we can to save our earth.
# 38:
7:29 pm PST, Jan 28,
Becky Brower, Washington
Way to go Hal! Keep on working for mother earth!
Way to go Hal! Keep on working for mother earth!
# 37:
7:15 pm PST, Jan 28,
Norm Brown, Oregon
Out choices and use or energy and water have large impacts on our planet and its inhabitants. small steps like this are a place to start
Out choices and use or energy and water have large impacts on our planet and its inhabitants. small steps like this are a place to start
# 36:
6:55 pm PST, Jan 28,
Dinda Evans, California
because I care about the planet
because I care about the planet
# 35:
6:32 pm PST, Jan 28,
Kat Ferrara, New Jersey
Thanks sir
Thanks sir
# 34:
4:41 pm PST, Jan 28,
Bergstromjoy@ms Bergstrom, North Carolina
water is very percious, it is a daily need. I know for here in North Carolina we are in a server droubt the worst in history. So to use water wisely and be thankful each day you have enough.
water is very percious, it is a daily need. I know for here in North Carolina we are in a server droubt the worst in history. So to use water wisely and be thankful each day you have enough.
# 33:
4:29 pm PST, Jan 28,
Name not displayed, New York
Thank you Mr. Hinkle for doing this. I've been a vegan for 20 years now and helping the planet out as much as possible is important. Already do #1, Don't have a car so #3 is taken care of. Live in a co-op so we can't do #2 but if we ever own a house we will.
Thank you Mr. Hinkle for doing this. I've been a vegan for 20 years now and helping the planet out as much as possible is important. Already do #1, Don't have a car so #3 is taken care of. Live in a co-op so we can't do #2 but if we ever own a house we will.
# 32:
4:23 pm PST, Jan 28,
Sandra Stubbs, Delaware
THANK YOU
THANK YOU
# 31:
4:02 pm PST, Jan 28,
Victoria Mary Stong / Community Activist, New York
I'm way ahead of you. I have ALWAYS been conservative and have done more to save than most people. In fact, if you keep your refrigerator door closed when taking food out you can save A LOT of energy! Leaving Refrigerators and Freezer doors open wastes the most energy in your house. Also, if you're building a house you need to put good insulation and that helps a lot too. When you brush your teeth, don't leave the water running, when leaving your house close the door as fast as you can as not to release air conditioning or heat. There's so many things you can do to save energy if you just CARE.
I'm way ahead of you. I have ALWAYS been conservative and have done more to save than most people. In fact, if you keep your refrigerator door closed when taking food out you can save A LOT of energy! Leaving Refrigerators and Freezer doors open wastes the most energy in your house. Also, if you're building a house you need to put good insulation and that helps a lot too. When you brush your teeth, don't leave the water running, when leaving your house close the door as fast as you can as not to release air conditioning or heat. There's so many things you can do to save energy if you just CARE.
# 30:
3:45 pm PST, Jan 28,
Gale Weaner, Texas
I am already doing some of these things. I will do more.
I am already doing some of these things. I will do more.
# 29:
3:41 pm PST, Jan 28,
Nicky Elizabeth, Maine
I'm taking the Pure Waste Challenge because I want to see solar power used everywhere and directly.
I'm taking the Pure Waste Challenge because I want to see solar power used everywhere and directly.
# 28:
3:41 pm PST, Jan 28,
Gentle Deer Lion Tamer, Texas
I truly believe that this needs to go forward... we rely too much on oil for fuel, and the result is what is happening in the Iraq. Thank you.
I truly believe that this needs to go forward... we rely too much on oil for fuel, and the result is what is happening in the Iraq. Thank you.
# 27:
3:37 pm PST, Jan 28,
Joseph Klawiter, Virginia
For my brother!
For my brother!
# 26:
3:22 pm PST, Jan 28,
Jennifer Megeney, Canada
SO I DOWN BREATH FILTH ALL DAY EVERYDAY AND SO MY CHILDREN HAVE A CHANGE OF GROWING TO OLD AGE
SO I DOWN BREATH FILTH ALL DAY EVERYDAY AND SO MY CHILDREN HAVE A CHANGE OF GROWING TO OLD AGE
# 25:
3:11 pm PST, Jan 28,
Denise Lytle, New Jersey
We have to do everything possible to save our home!
We have to do everything possible to save our home!
# 24:
2:52 pm PST, Jan 28,
Janet Chafe, Canada
Thanks Hal Hinkel. I have been composting recycling paper, metals and plastics, reusing, working locally and using a lot less energy thanks to a lower thermostat, energy efficient appliances and I am now starting to use LEDs. Lots of insulation too.
Thanks Hal Hinkel. I have been composting recycling paper, metals and plastics, reusing, working locally and using a lot less energy thanks to a lower thermostat, energy efficient appliances and I am now starting to use LEDs. Lots of insulation too.
# 23:
2:51 pm PST, Jan 28,
Lara Busch, Oregon
I have done all of the above, and bought CFL bulbs for family as Christmas presents. Irrigation and electricity are vital to enable communities to sustain themselves through farming, and we need to do what we can to spread the wealth! Join us!
I have done all of the above, and bought CFL bulbs for family as Christmas presents. Irrigation and electricity are vital to enable communities to sustain themselves through farming, and we need to do what we can to spread the wealth! Join us!
# 22:
2:51 pm PST, Jan 28,
William Richard, Maine
I really think that these are simple steps and beneficial steps that can help save our planet. Thank!
I really think that these are simple steps and beneficial steps that can help save our planet. Thank!
# 21:
2:47 pm PST, Jan 28,
Anne MacMahon, United Kingdom
Because, like you I care about our planet Earth!
Because, like you I care about our planet Earth!
# 20:
2:41 pm PST, Jan 28,
Suey Sivula, New Zealand
Thanks for this great idea!
Thanks for this great idea!
# 19:
2:38 pm PST, Jan 28,
Elizabeth Oehrn, Sweden
Because we must do what we can to save the environment
Because we must do what we can to save the environment
# 18:
2:14 pm PST, Jan 28,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
I have taken many steps to save energy and challenge myself daily to try harder. If we all tried as hard as we could we could help ourselves and others.
I have taken many steps to save energy and challenge myself daily to try harder. If we all tried as hard as we could we could help ourselves and others.
# 17:
2:02 pm PST, Jan 28,
Venessa Hughes, New York
I am taking this challenge to raise awareness of this important issue. Thanks to you, also, for raising awareness!
I am taking this challenge to raise awareness of this important issue. Thanks to you, also, for raising awareness!
# 16:
1:56 pm PST, Jan 28,
Cathryn Schiesser, Texas
Other issues pale next to global warming. It is the issue of our times.
Other issues pale next to global warming. It is the issue of our times.
# 15:
1:22 pm PST, Jan 28,
Arainn Dickson, United Kingdom
I am taking the pure waste challenge because i beleive that the world should be free of suffering of animals and humans because of problems such as global warming.
I am taking the pure waste challenge because i beleive that the world should be free of suffering of animals and humans because of problems such as global warming.
# 14:
1:13 pm PST, Jan 28,
* Zentura, Wyoming
Yes.
Yes.
# 13:
1:13 pm PST, Jan 28,
Mary Boyer, Minnesota
Conservation should be a part of everyday living.
Conservation should be a part of everyday living.
# 12:
1:13 pm PST, Jan 28,
Karen Gray, Indiana
In appreciation of the opportunity to help make a difference globally.
In appreciation of the opportunity to help make a difference globally.
# 11:
1:10 pm PST, Jan 28,
Anistorm Gonzalez, California
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
# 10:
1:09 pm PST, Jan 28,
Andrea Carey, Michigan
Because I care!
Because I care!
# 9:
12:58 pm PST, Jan 28,
Audra Hughes, Florida
Cause I can.
Cause I can.
# 6:
12:10 pm PST, Jan 28,
Sean Noyes, Finland
Thank You! I'd like to save energy throughout the world.
Thank You! I'd like to save energy throughout the world.
# 3:
11:27 am PST, Jan 28,
Heather Barss, New Hampshire
This is a great idea! Everyone should try to live more efficiently!!
This is a great idea! Everyone should try to live more efficiently!!
# 2:
10:23 am PST, Jan 27,
Merry Loscalzo-Stumpf, Iowa
Thanx-I am taking the challenge!
Thanx-I am taking the challenge!